Kotlin vs DD-963 Spruance

The Kotlin and the DD-963 Spruance are both Destroyer classes. The DD-963 Spruance displaces 8,170 tons — 3.1x the Kotlin's 2,662 tons. The Kotlin reaches 38 knots vs 32 knots for the DD-963 Spruance. The Kotlin carries a crew of 284 vs 334 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Kotlin was produced in 27 units vs 31 for the DD-963 Spruance. The Kotlin was commissioned in 1955, 20 years before the DD-963 Spruance (1975).

Ex-USSR destroyer, introduced in 1955, propelled by 72,000 hp steam turbines.
Origin 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Shipyard No.445 (61 Kommunar)
Year introduced 1955
Number built 27 units
Estimated unit price NA
American destroyer, introduced in 1975, propelled by four gas turbines generating 80,000 shaft horsepower.
Origin 🇺🇸 United States
Category Destroyer
Type Destroyer
Manufacturer Ingalls Shipbuilding
Year introduced 1975
Number built 31 units
Estimated unit price NA
Displacement 2,662 tons
Maximum speed 38.0 knots
Range NA
Length 126.1 m
Beam 12.7 m
Crew 284
Propulsion 2 × shaft geared steam turbines, 4 boilers, 72,000 hp (54 MW)
Armament
  • 4 × 130 mm (5.1 in) SM-2-1 guns (2×2)
  • 16 × 45 mm (1.8 in) SM-20-ZIF guns (4×4)
  • 10 × 533 mm (20 in) PTA-53-56 torpedo tubes (2×5)
  • 6 × BMB-2 depth charge throwers
  • 50 × mines
Displacement 8,170 tons
Maximum speed 32.0 knots
Range 6,000 nm at 20 knots
Length 172.0 m
Beam 17.0 m
Crew 334
Propulsion 4 × General Electric LM2500 gas turbines, 2 shafts, 80,000 shp (60 MW)
Armament
  • 2 × 5 in (127 mm) 54 caliber Mark 45 dual purpose guns
  • 2 × 20 mm Phalanx CIWS Mark 15 guns
  • 1 × 8 cell ASROC launcher (removed)
  • 1 × 8 cell NATO Sea Sparrow Mark 29 missile launcher
  • 2 × quadruple Harpoon missile canisters
  • 2 × Mark 32 triple 12.75 in (324 mm) torpedo tubes (Mk 46 torpedoes)
  • 1 × 61 cell Mk 41 VLS launcher for Tomahawk missiles

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has greater displacement, the Kotlin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has greater displacement at 8,170 tons compared to the Kotlin-class's 2,662 tons.
Which is faster, the Kotlin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The Kotlin-class is faster with a maximum speed of 38 knots compared to the DD-963 Spruance-class's 32 knots.
Which has longer range, the Kotlin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a longer range at 6,000 nautical miles compared to the Kotlin-class's 0 nautical miles.
Which is longer, the Kotlin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class is longer at 172.0 meters compared to the Kotlin-class's 126.1 meters.
How many crew members do the Kotlin-class and DD-963 Spruance-class have?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has a larger crew complement of 334 compared to the Kotlin-class's 284 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kotlin-class or DD-963 Spruance-class?
The DD-963 Spruance-class has been built in greater numbers with 31 vessels compared to 27 vessels of the Kotlin-class.